Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3400-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.805703, -76.756946 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 29, 2024 04:17 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 29, 2024 06:31 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 30, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 46.2 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 40.9 ug/L |
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Volunteer reports: Initially reported by community member and the bloom was much thicker/brighter/larger when reported. When I arrived it had thinned out and dissipated significantly although it was still present enough to collect a sample (speckling, light streaking in water). Blooms could be seen from Route 89 along the shoreline on the drive north from Sheldrake/Ovid area to the homeowners address in Varick. Bad HABs day.
Weather
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | |
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